The year 2024 was significant for democracy as an estimated 4 billion people voted in various national elections. Noteworthy events included a left-wing coalition in France rising to challenge far-right elements and Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again, despite past controversies. It also marked the tercentenary of philosopher Immanuel Kant's birth, prompting discussions on his complex relationship with democracy, as his views on governance may clash with contemporary democratic ideals, including support for limited voting rights and anti-rebellion stances.
Kant is an unusual and potentially unsatisfactory ally of democracy, equating it with despotism and supporting autocratic governance, which poses contradictions to modern values.
Kant's 300th birthday coincides with the "year of democracy," highlighting his legacy and the continuing relevance of his philosophical insights in contemporary democratic discourse.
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